August 19, 2026
Why Does the U.S. Military Seem Stymied in the War With Iran?
Defense analyst Stacie Pettyjohn, a senior fellow and program director at the Center for a New American Security, says while the U.S. military is facing long-range missile shortages, prolonged deployments and vacated regional bases, Iran is building cheaper weapons quickly.
Listen to the full interview on NPR.
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